Abi Hastings

Abi Hastings

Piano Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community Connector for Yardley Early Help with Barnardo’s

  • Education

    • Peter Symonds College

      2015 - 2017
      A Levels

      Activities and Societies: I was a member of my college's Christian Union, and outside of college played for Trojan's Hockey Club and in Southampton Youth Orchestra. B - English Literature, Human Biology, Classical Civilisation

    • The King's School

      2010 - 2015
      GSCE's

      Activities and Societies: I was an active member in many of the sports teams, particularly local competitions in track and field, led the school in worship as a member of the worship team, and additionally held a leadership role as 'House Captain' of one of my school houses. A* - English Language, RS, A - Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Music, B - Art, Physics, Mathematics, C - ICT, Spanish

    • Aston University

      2018 - 2022
      BSc English Literature and International Relations 1st

      Activities and Societies: Playing member of Aston University Hockey Club in the Women's 1's, receiving Player’s Player in final year, and Half Colours for my commitment to the Hockey Club. Outreach Co-ordinator Committee Member of Aston University Christian Union during second year, with the Christian Union winning the Societies Federation Silver Award. Additionally, was awarded the 'Golden Goose' Honorary Lifetime Membership Award by the Aston Student's Union Trustees, for my engagement with and commitment to Aston.

  • Experience

    • Southampton Keyboard Club

      Dec 2014 - Sept 2019
      Piano Teacher
    • Asda

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
      CPM Product Promoter
    • Catering Services International

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
      Catering Assistant
    • The People's Orchestra

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      Creative Writer

      This organisation was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services (QAVS), for continuing charitable work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    • Barnardo's

      Sept 2022 - now
      Community Connector

      Working to offer signposting and community support to families in the 12 wards of the Yardley district, full-time since July 2023.

    • BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD

      Sept 2022 - Jul 2023
      Pastoral Assistant

      Pastoral Assistant for Birmingham Vineyard Church, running the Compassion ministries. These included running our Foodbank and our under 5’s support service, Growbaby, as well as starting ESOL classes and supporting other work such as seasonal charity events and other teams. This also included weekly theology teaching from the Vineyard Leadership College, particularly focused on how to do compassion work in a way that is dignifying, relational and longterm.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services

      Department of Culture, Media and Sport
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Grade 5 Singing

      Trinity College London
    • Grade 6 Piano

      Trinity College London
    • Food Allergy Online Training

      Food Standards Agency
      Jul 2019
    • Grade 5 Viola

      ABRSM
  • Volunteer Experience

    • English and Music Teacher

      Issued by Outreach International Ltd on Feb 2018
      Outreach International LtdAssociated with Abi Hastings
    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Equipuk.org on Nov 2010
      Equipuk.orgAssociated with Abi Hastings